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Saints Projected to Make Blockbuster Trade Before 2026 Season

Saints Projected to Make Blockbuster Trade Before 2026 Season

Summary

The New Orleans Saints finished their 2025 season with a 6-11 record and are looking to improve for 2026. A sports analyst suggests the Saints should trade their right guard Cesar Ruiz to save money and potentially strengthen the team.

Key Facts

  • The Saints ended the 2025 season last in the NFC South with a 6-11 record.
  • They signed former Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. during the offseason.
  • Veteran player Alvin Kamara’s role has been reduced on the team.
  • Moe Moton from Bleacher Report recommends the Saints trade right guard Cesar Ruiz before the 2026 season.
  • Cesar Ruiz was a 2020 first-round draft pick but has been average in performance and criticized for poor run-blocking.
  • Ruiz missed seven games over the past two years due to various reasons.
  • Trading Ruiz could save the Saints about $9.5 million in salary cap space.
  • The Saints recently drafted Jeremiah Wright in the fourth round, giving them some depth at Ruiz’s position.
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